🎯 Introduction & Objectives: Job Offers & Negotiation 🎯

Objectives are goal statements that indicate the exact skills and knowledge that you will gain by the end of working through this module. Use this introduction and the following objectives to help guide and focus your learning as you progress through the material.

After putting in such hard work on the job search itself, you will eventually find yourself at the final stage - the job offer! This is an exciting part of the job search journey because it means the employer wants YOU. They know you are valuable, a great fit for their team, and are willing to invest in you joining them. That means the employer also wants to ensure you are set up for success with the salary and benefits they are able to offer.

In this short module, we have compiled information to help you prepare for reviewing the job offer while remembering your worth and knowing that negotiation is a normal part of the process. So, take a deep breath, remember your “why,” and use this final stretch of content to achieve your ultimate tech career goals in a way that meets your needs!

After completing all content in this module, you will be able to:

Research necessary details to identify salary needs
Identify the components of job offer packages (e.g. salary, PTO, medical insurance, EAPs, retirement funds, etc.)
Implement strategies for successful job offer negotiation

⏳ Pacing Yourself ⏳

The submission date for this module and related post work is indicated within the assignment for the module and your cohort schedule. To help you pace for that date, you can anticipate to spend the following amount of time completing all material within this module:

TOTAL TIME: 2-2.5 hours

Prep Work: Job Offers & Negotiation: 30 minutes
Lesson: Before You Say “I Do”: Negotiating the Job Offer: 1-1.5 hours
Post Work: Job Offers & Negotiation: 30 minutes

Remember, it's okay to start a portion of the module, pause, and return at a later time. Setting small goals will set you up for the most success!

💭 Food for Thought 💭

"I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.”

–Maya Angelou–